FAQ

Yes.  While PHS students do not typically meet the A-G requirements needed to apply to a UC or Cal State College,  students who graduate from PHS are eligible to go directly to a California Community College, Career Technical School and or in the military.

PHS can offer some of these higher-level courses via Edgenuity on-line but does not offer these honors courses in the regular schedule.  If this is a priority for your student then the other VUSD high schools would be a better fit.

In most cases, yes,  you can return to your home school if you are caught up in credits and in good behavior standing.

Yes.  Students can earn Work Experience Elective credits when they turn in the paperwork required every quarter.

Students may lose their work permit however if their school attendance is negatively impacted.

PHS does not have formal CIF athletic offerings; only intramurals are offered in the after school program. Participation in after school activities earns elective credits.

Yes PHS has a strong ASB program and many clubs and activities sponsored by the after school program. Participation in the after school activities earns elective credits.

Step 1:  Call PHS to discuss the available openings and schedule a tour

Step 2:  Contact your home school counselor/administrator to request placement to PHS

Step 3:  Placement committee reviews request and accepts/rejects placement